Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook</li>
<li>What are major global bond markets telling us about the world?</li>
<li>We look at potential beneficiaries  of the next wave of inflation </li>
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A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook
What are major global bond markets telling us about the world?
We look at potential beneficiaries  of the next wave of inflation 


Overview #27 – The Big Beautiful Tragi-Comedy Continues

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

<ul>
<li>Hong Kong Alpha portfolio gained 16.26% in January resulting in a 6.2% outperformance to its benchmark.  The portfolio has outperformed HK indexes by 48% to 63% since inception on 10/1/24.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Alpha has generated 50% of its return from alpha and has a Sharpe ratio of 1.79 since inception.  The portfolio's annualized mean excess return is 28%.</li>
<li>At the end of January, we reduced positions in the materials, communications, and conglomerate sectors and added positions in the food, energy, and manufacturing sectors.</li>
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Hong Kong Alpha portfolio gained 16.26% in January resulting in a 6.2% outperformance to its benchmark.  The portfolio has outperformed HK indexes by 48% to 63% since inception on 10/1/24.
Hong Kong Alpha has generated 50% of its return from alpha and has a Sharpe ratio of 1.79 since inception.  The portfolio's annualized mean excess return is 28%.
At the end of January, we reduced positions in the materials, communications, and conglomerate sectors and added positions in the food, energy, and manufacturing sectors.


HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO: (January 2026)

Commodities

<ul>
<li>A review of recent events and data impacting our investment themes and outlook</li>
<li>Accelerated moves to the upside and increased volatility set the stage for last week's reversal in many commodities</li>
<li>The false breakdown in the USD means we could see a period of dollar strength</li>
</ul>


A review of recent events and data impacting our investment themes and outlook
Accelerated moves to the upside and increased volatility set the stage for last week's reversal in many commodities
The false breakdown in the USD means we could see a period of dollar strength


Overview #48 — Gradually, Then Suddenly

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Declining Chinese inventory and rising premiums bode well for the copper price.</li>
<li>Speculative interest, as per the COT reports, is low, providing room for new buyers.</li>
<li>Infrastructure and defence spending are on the rise in most regions of the world</li>
</ul>


Declining Chinese inventory and rising premiums bode well for the copper price.
Speculative interest, as per the COT reports, is low, providing room for new buyers.
Infrastructure and defence spending are on the rise in most regions of the world


From Rust to Riches: The Next Copper Boom

<ul>
<li>Minimum correction targets  have been hit for the Hang Seng Index</li>
<li>Some potential catalysts for the resumption of the bull market</li>
<li>We highlight some suggested sector allocations for the next phase </li>
</ul>


Minimum correction targets  have been hit for the Hang Seng Index
Some potential catalysts for the resumption of the bull market
We highlight some suggested sector allocations for the next phase 


Australia

MMG is a mid-tier global resources company that explores, develops, and mines base metal deposits, including copper, zinc, gold, silver, lead, molybdenum, and cobalt. It operates projects across Australia, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Peru. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and was founded in June 2009.

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Overview #27 – The Big Beautiful Tragi-Comedy Continues

More positive news for the Uranium Sector. Jefferies upgraded the Australian uranium miners yesterday with $PDN, $BOE and $DLY rallying 15-20% & up...

Rikki Malik

HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO: (January 2026)

At the end of January, we began to move out of materials and tech and into early cycle sectors. We continue with mid-month exposure adjustments: we...

David Mudd

Overview #48 — Gradually, Then Suddenly

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. We look at the wild moves in the commodity markets last week and what...

Rikki Malik

From Rust to Riches: The Next Copper Boom

Copper has now broken decisively through $5/lb on new cycle lows for the USD last night. $1208 MMG Ltd is nearing $4 resistance, and we would take...

Rikki Malik

Where Now for the Hong Kong Market?

Hang Seng Index has hit minimum correction targets, potential catalysts for bull market resumption and sector allocation suggestions discussed.

Rikki Malik

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Overview #27 – The Big Beautiful Tragi-Comedy Continues

More positive news for the Uranium Sector. Jefferies upgraded the Australian uranium miners yesterday with $PDN, $BOE and $DLY rallying 15-20% & up...

Rikki Malik

HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO: (January 2026)

At the end of January, we began to move out of materials and tech and into early cycle sectors. We continue with mid-month exposure adjustments: we...

David Mudd

Overview #48 — Gradually, Then Suddenly

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. We look at the wild moves in the commodity markets last week and what...

Rikki Malik

From Rust to Riches: The Next Copper Boom

Copper has now broken decisively through $5/lb on new cycle lows for the USD last night. $1208 MMG Ltd is nearing $4 resistance, and we would take...

Rikki Malik

Where Now for the Hong Kong Market?

​Hang Seng Index has hit minimum correction targets, potential catalysts for bull market resumption and sector allocation suggestions discussed.

Rikki Malik

Hang Seng Index has hit minimum correction targets, potential catalysts for bull market resumption and sector allocation suggestions discussed.